During all battles and fights and bombings which happening in Iraq by American army and Iraqi militias, we lost and losing out every day tens of Iraqi people.

But now for the first time we lost Iraqi Aikidoka. He's our old friend (Mohammad Ethar Sirri).
Mohammad was the first student under Atif Amin Sensei in Baghdad at 1991, he became instructor and in charge after Atif Sensei at 1994 until 1999.
He's killed last month.

This is indeed a shame. Prayers that the bloodshed and suffering do not endure.:(

stelios

03-10-2007 01:21 AM

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In times like these not much can or should be said.
I only wish that all non-Iraqi soldiers leave your country. The sooner this happens, the sooner you will sort out how to rebuilt your beautyful country and exit the present chaotic madness. After all, oil does have a price but the human life is priceless.
My warmest thoughts to all who suffer...

charyuop

03-10-2007 06:45 AM

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The death of a member of the big Aikido family is always said news.
Even more this time coz you already know it is not the only death to mourn, but it comes with hundreds of poor people in a hard moment for Iraq.
The sadness for the situation in the whole mid-east is too beg to describe in words...
Condolences...

akiy

03-10-2007 08:13 AM

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Hi folks,

Please, let us not politicize this thread. If you feel the need t express political concerns, please take them to the Open Discussion forum. Thank you.

-- Jun

Wissam J. Faraj

03-10-2007 09:22 AM

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Dear Aikidoka Friends..
Thank you for your great feelings.

Roman Kremianski

03-10-2007 04:13 PM

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I'm sorry for the loss Wissam. Are there any videos up of Mohammad Ethar Sirri training?

ze'ev erlich

03-10-2007 04:21 PM

Condolences from Israel

On behalf of the Israeli Aikido Association I wish to convey our honest condolences.
I heard about this tragedy from Don Levin Sensei while he conducted a class here in a local Salaam Shalom Peace Aikido seminar. He informed us the terible news while he had tears in his eyes.
Please be strong. I hope that in the near future we will train together.

Yours,
Ze'ev Erlich
ISRAEL.

Talon

03-10-2007 04:53 PM

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Sorry for your loss...

sefie

03-10-2007 07:38 PM

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My sincere condolences on your loss, and prayers for the safety of you and others in dangerous areas.

Ron Tisdale

03-12-2007 07:51 AM

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Condolances.

Best,
Ron

deepsoup

03-12-2007 10:19 AM

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Sad news. Condolences and commiserations.

Janet Rosen

03-12-2007 10:36 AM

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From across the miles, deepest condolences.

jennyvanwest

03-14-2007 01:50 AM

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Deepest condolences on your loss and to Mohammad Ethar Sirri's family and friends.

kind regards from the U.S.,

Jenny Van West

Armin Quast

03-26-2007 11:45 AM

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Condolences. May he rest peacefully in paradise.

ramenboy

03-26-2007 03:36 PM

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faraj sama
Assalamu Alilkum Wa Rahmatulah Wa Barakatuh

the passing of a family member is always heart breaking. Mohammad Ethar Sirri is part of our aikido family. you are part of our aikido family.